Back again,

Minnea - this is very similar to what you describe. I survived colds/flu the first winter a couple of months post radio last year, when everyone was dropping like flies. And yet it's not even winter (lovely Autumn day, 77 deg.f!). I can barely talk - my cat is confused yet again :-) ...but it isn't too bad when someone telephones who you don't feel like talking to :-)

As per voice change after radio, mine went like Marg Simpson, then almost back to normal except when I speak expressively, or louder.

Fran B. - I've been lucky with not having many sore throats, just this one really scared me. All those awful thoughts, like, what if I had another radical neck dissection on the other side? How would I hold up my head? :-) (have to keep a sense of humour). BTW, do most of you have to hang onto your head when drinking the last drops from a cup, getting out of the dentist chair, bed, etc? It does still feel silly... wink

Cheers!

Tizz

End of Radiation - the "Ides of March" 2004 :-)